Curator of 19th and 20th Century Art

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Institution: Museum de Fundatie
Location: Zwolle & Heino, The Netherlands
Deadline: 30 August 2026
Contract: 36 hours per week (1-year contract with possibility of extension and permanent position)
Salary: Scale 11, Dutch Museum Collective Labour Agreement (CAO), commensurate with experience
Start: To be agreed

Museum de Fundatie is seeking a Curator of 19th- and 20th-Century Art to join its curatorial team in Zwolle and Heino. The museum is one of the leading art institutions in the Netherlands, with a collection of more than 16,000 artworks spanning multiple periods, geographies, and disciplines.

The role focuses on strengthening collection-based research, developing exhibitions and publications, and contributing to new curatorial narratives that expand how 19th- and 20th-century art is interpreted and presented. The curator will also play a key role in shaping the museum’s collection strategy and public programming.

Role Overview

The selected curator will:

Conduct scholarly research on the museum’s 19th- and 20th-century collection.
Develop exhibitions, publications, lectures, and public programmes.
Contribute to collection stewardship, documentation, and interpretation.
Participate in acquisition and collection development discussions.
Collaborate with artists, researchers, institutions, and international partners.
Help shape curatorial strategy and museum-wide narratives.

Profile

Minimum 3 years’ experience in curatorial or assistant curatorial roles.
MA degree (or equivalent) in Art History.
Strong knowledge of 19th- and 20th-century art.
Experience in research, exhibition-making, and publishing.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Experience in project-based and multidisciplinary environments.
Excellent English; willingness to learn Dutch.

What the Museum Offers

A high-profile curatorial position within an established museum.
Access to a collection of over 16,000 works.
Work across two locations: Zwolle and Kasteel het Nijenhuis in Heino.
Collaborative and research-driven working environment.
One-year contract with potential for extension and permanence.
Salary aligned with Dutch Museum CAO Scale 11.